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Thermometers in hand, Dubai opens for tourists amid pandemic
Middle East

Thermometers in hand, Dubai opens for tourists amid pandemic

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — From French soccer jerseys to slick online campaigns, Dubai is trumpeting the fact that…
Saudi Arabia announces hajj health measures for domestic pilgrims
Middle East

Saudi Arabia announces hajj health measures for domestic pilgrims

CAIRO (Reuters) — Saudi Arabia announced health protocols to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus in the 2020 hajj…
Closing bars to stop coronavirus spread is backed by science
World

Closing bars to stop coronavirus spread is backed by science

Authorities are closing honky tonks, bars and other drinking establishments in some parts of the US to stem the surge…
Iran records highest daily death toll from COVID-19
Middle East

Iran records highest daily death toll from COVID-19

(Reuters) — Iran recorded its highest number of deaths from COVID-19 within a 24-hour period, official health ministry figures showed…
Facing surge in cases, Iran launches campaign to urge wearing of masks
Middle East

Facing surge in cases, Iran launches campaign to urge wearing of masks

(Reuters) – Iran launched a campaign on Saturday to motivate a reluctant public to use face masks as the country…
Pandemic forces some patients to phone in doctor visits
World

Pandemic forces some patients to phone in doctor visits

Video telemedicine took off earlier this year as the coronavirus paused in-person doctor visits. Earl Egner missed that trend. The…
Iran’s coronavirus death toll continues to resurge, nears 10,000
Middle East

Iran’s coronavirus death toll continues to resurge, nears 10,000

(Reuters) — Iran’s death toll from COVID-19 has risen to nearly 10,000 with 133 new fatalities in the past 24…
Israel, Palestinians tighten restrictions as coronavirus reemerges
Middle East

Israel, Palestinians tighten restrictions as coronavirus reemerges

JERUSALEM (Reuters) — Israeli and Palestinian authorities have brought back some coronavirus restrictions after the number of new cases jumped…
Egypt’s military factories produce 1,298 disinfectant cabins for high school exams
Egypt

Egypt’s military factories produce 1,298 disinfectant cabins for high school exams

Factories belonging to Egypt’s Ministry of Military Production have manufactured 1,298 disinfection cabins, which will be placed at the entrances…
Muslims to wait a year for hajj as virus prompts Saudi curbs
Middle East

Muslims to wait a year for hajj as virus prompts Saudi curbs

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Muslims around the world hoping for a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Mecca to perform the…
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